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MV-Flash M3+ User Guide V2.1
This brief guide explains how to use and set up your MV-FLASH M3+ decoder board. It is
intended for Digital View/RemoteMedia staff who assemble ViewStream product for demos or for
customers, and for resellers of RemoteMedia equipment.
1 Introduction
The MV-FLASH M3+ is an MPEG decoder board designed to use with TV and Video
Monitors for playing MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MPEG-4 video and audio files.
• MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4* video
• MPEG still picture output
• JP
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2 System Design A typical setup of a Video Monitor display with a MV-FLASH M3+ looks like this: 16 Power/Status LED 1 SW and Button 4 Compact Flash card 15 Remote Ext. Connector connector 19 USB connector 23 Reserved 1 LED1 CN5 CNV3 1 1 J5 JP2 1 13 Alternative power CN6 connector BT1 CN10 CN11 J6 JA1 17 Alternative power 18 I/O expansion S3 3 LED connector connector 1 1 1 5 Power On/Off switch JP1 1 1 LED2 1 CN1 2 IR connector MV-Flash M3+ 3 Speaker out (L/R) CN2
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A) Mechanical buttons • Standard MV-switchmount with 8 buttons. • Custom made switchmount for 1-8 buttons when connected to the buttons connector CN6 via the standard switchmount cable. • Custom made switchmount kit for 1-8 buttons when connected to the Remote Ext. socket (CN5) for alternative remote control buttons. B) Touch screen segments • The MV-Flash M3+ when connected with a LCD interface controller can output videos on to LCD screen. Button control can be performed via touch sc
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3 Quick Start CAUTION: Never connect or disconnect parts of the system when the system is powered up as this may cause serious damage. CONNECTION – Connection and usage are straightforward. However, care needs to be taken with the following: • Ensuring parts have been correctly connected – both power & signal considerations. • Checking that all switches and jumpers are set correctly. • The input signal is compatible. • Legal & safety requirements have been met. • If you are using supplied ca
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4 General Notes The MV-FLASH M3+ is designed for use with Video Monitors and other analogue signal input displays. Here are some notes for correct use: • Preparation - Before you proceed, please familiarize yourself with the various connectors, jacks, switches and function buttons of the MV-FLASH M3+ unit (see the ‘System Design’ diagram). • The unit - Handle the unit with care; any knocking may cause components to come loose and disconnect. Operate in a cool and dry place. • Power Input:
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5 Connectors, pinouts & jumpers 1 LED1 CN5 CNV3 1 1 J5 JP2 1 CN6 BT1 CN10 CN11 J6 JA1 S3 3 1 1 1 JP1 1 1 LED2 1 CN1 MV-Flash M3+ CN2 1 VR1 1 1 CNV1 CNV2 1 CN9 1 CN4 CN7 PP1 1 1 J1 J2 J3 J4 1 The various connectors are: Ref Purpose Description CN1 Speaker out (L/R) connector JST B4B-XH-A CN2 Reserved 5x2 header (0.1” pitch) CN4 Alternative Video/VGA switch JST B3B-PH-K CN5 Remote Ext. MINI DIN 8-way CN6 Switches and buttons connector Hirose 1.25mm, 9-pin, D3-3-1.25DSA CN7 Alternative PAL/NTSC
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Details: CN1 – Speaker out (L/R) PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground 2 L Left speaker out 3 GND Ground 4 R Right speaker out CN2 – Reserved CN4 – Alternative Video/VGA switch PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 +5V Reserved 2 MODE VGA (short 2-3) Video (Open 2-3) 3 GND GND CN5 - Remote Ext. PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 SW1 Button 1 2 SW2 Button 2 3 SW3 Button 3 4 SW4 Button 4 5 SW5 Button 5 6 SW6 Button 6 7 SW7 Button 7 8 SW8 Button 8 CN6 – Switches and buttons connector PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 SW1 Butto
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CN9 - Alternative audio output PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground 2 AUDIO_L Audio left channel output 3 GND Ground 4 AUDIO_R Audio right channel output CN10 - Alternative power PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 VCC +5V out 2 GND Ground 3 GND Ground 4 +12V +12V out CN11 – I/O Expansion PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 LD08 Port Data 8 2 LD09 Port Data 9 3 LD10 Port Data 10 4 LD11 Port Data 11 5 LD12 Port Data 12 6 LD13 Port Data 13 7 LD14 Port Data 14 8 LD15 Port Data 15 9 /LCS CHIP SELECT 10 /LOE OUTPUT ENAB
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CNV2 - VGA output PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground 2 H_SYNC Horizontal Sync Output 3 V_SYNC Vertical Sync Output 4 B Analog Blue 5 G Analog Green 6 R Analog Red CNV3 - Reserved LED2 – Alternative power LED connector PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 LED2 Connect to Anode of LED 2 GND Connect to Cathode of LED J1 - S-Video Out PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground 2 GND Ground 3 LUMA_OUT Luma Out 4 CHROMA_OUT Chroma Out J2 - Composite video Out PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 CENTER Center pin, composi
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J6 – Compact Flash card connector PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground 2 D3 Data bit 3 3 D4 Data bit 4 4 D5 Data bit 5 5 D6 Data bit 6 6 D7 Data bit 7 7 /CE1 Card enable 1 8 GND Ground 9 GND Ground 10 GND Ground 11 GND Ground 12 GND Ground 13 VCC +5V 14 GND Ground 15 GND Ground 16 GND Ground 17 GND Ground 18 A2 Address bit 2 19 A1 Address bit 1 20 A0 Address bit 0 21 D0 Data bit B3 22 D1 Data bit B4 23 D2 Data bit B5 24 NC No connection 25 /CD1 Card detect pin 1 26 /CD2 Card detect pin 2 27 NC N
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S1 - PAL/NTSC switch PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1-2 PAL PAL 2-3 NTSC NTSC S2 - Video/VGA switch PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1-2 COMP_SVIDEO Composite / S-Video Output 2-3 VGA VGA Output S3 – Power On/Off switch connect PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 12V_IN +12V input 2 12V_OUT +12V output IR1 – Infra-red PIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground 2 VCC +5V 3 IR IR Data Jumper JA1: 1-2, 3-4 closed (Factory default) Jumper JP1: 1-2 closed (Factory default) Jumper JP2: Reserved Jumper VR1: 1-3, 2-4 closed (Factor
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6 System Setup A) SELECT SWITCHES Before powering on the MV-FLASH M3+: • Make sure the corresponding signal cables have been connected from the Composite or S-Video output jacks. • Set the 'PAL/NTSC' switch (S1) to the chosen output format. B) POWER UP Config mode In config mode, you may need either external buttons or 8-segmented touch screen to operate. • Holding button 8 and power on. The OSD menu screen will be shown as follow: VOLUME 14 VER 5.00 Y M
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• Press the 'play' button'. • The first track of the collection of MPEG files will be played. Note: special specific track playback activated by assigned button can also be performed in sleep mode - contact local sales office. *The Autoplay and Sleep playback mode are selected when writing the MPEG files on to the CompactFlash Card by using DV Studio Advanced software. C) AUTO-LOOP PLAYBACK After Track 1 is set to play, it will play to the end, then Track 2 will start playing from beginning
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7 Operating Instructions OPERATING MODES There are two operating modes in MV-Flash M3+ – “playlist mode” and “simple play mode” . 1. Playlist mode When operating in playlist mode, both project file (*.prj) and playlist file (*.pll) must be present on the Compact Flash card. These are used to control the sequence for all video tracks. The project and playlist file are created using DV Studio Advanced software. Using this software, you can set simple sequences or complex sequences includ
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REPEAT (Button 4) • When REPEAT is pressed the current track loop back on itself continuously. • To disable the repeat mode press REPEAT, PLAY, PREVIOUS TRACK or NEXT TRACK . When the track plays to the end it will playback the next track (and etc.) as normal. NEXT TRACK (Button 5) • The NEXT TRACK function can be activated only when a track is already playing. When NEXT TRACK is pressed the current video stops playing and jumps directly to the start of the next track. VOLUME DECREASE (Butto
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8 Dimensions 146.77 5.07 91. 46 81.31 136.62 18 Unit in mm The maximum thickness of the controller is 20.6mm with or without video add-on board (measured from bottom of PCB to top of components, including any underside components & leads). We recommend clearances of: • 5mm from bottom of PCB - if mounting on a metal plate we also recommend a layer of suitable insulation material is added to the mounting plate surface. • 10mm above the components • 3~5mm around the edges Any of the holes s
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9 Specifications Playable formats: MPEG-1 video (Video CD) MPEG-2 video* (DVD) MPEG-4 video (DivX format) MPEG still picture MP3 audio JPEG still picture VGA (640x480) Video Storage CompactFlash Memory Cards: Type 1 & Type 2 medium: Output Display TV and Video Monitors Systems: VGA monitors Video Output: Signal type: Composite and S-Video Output format: PAL and NTSC Output Resolution: Low resolution : 352 x 288 pixels (PAL) : 352 x 240 pixels (NTSC) High resolu
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WARRANTY The products are warranted against defects in workmanship and material for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase provided no modifications are made to it and it is operated under normal conditions and in compliance with the instruction manual. The warranty does not apply to: • Product that has been installed incorrectly, this specifically includes but is not limited to cases where electrical short circuit is caused. • Product that has been altered or repaired except by t
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CONTACT DETAILS ASIA: Digital View Ltd th 19 Floor, Tai Tung Building 8 Fleming Road Wanchai Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2861 3615 Fax: (852) 2520 2987 Sales: sales@digitalview.com Technical Support: support@digitalview.com EUROPE: Digital View Ltd 36-38 Mortimer Street, London W1W 7RJ UK Tel: (44) (0) 20-7631 2150 Fax: (44) (0) 20-7631 2156 Sales: sales@digitalview.com Support: support@digitalview.com USA: Digital View Inc. 18440 Technology Drive Building 130 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Tel: (1) 408-782 777
